If you are looking for a place to hold a Wedding or commemorative event, Kentlands Mansion should…read morebe on your consideration list. The staff were very responsive and helped us plan the layout of the rooms and educated us on how our event might flow. Great job!

I am an owner of Russian Piano Studio in Potomac. We have held student's piano recitals every year…read moreat this place. Antonia and the stuff are very professional, easy to communicate with and accurate. My students and parents love to come there for our events. We feel very welcomed. Beautiful facility and well organized.

We recently celebrated my mother's 80th birthday at Spark by Hilton Germantown last Aug1, and the…read moreevent was a wonderful success. My mother was extremely happy, and our guests truly enjoyed the celebration. The event space is spacious and beautiful, with plenty of room for our decorations, dining tables, entertainment, and dancing. Since there was no other event scheduled that day, we were generously allowed to decorate in advance, which made our preparation much easier and less stressful. The kitchen area and available food warmers were also very convenient for serving our large group of guests. Dennis was friendly, professional, and very easy to communicate with. He clearly explained all the available options, answered our questions, and offered helpful suggestions throughout the planning process. Ariana was also extremely helpful. She assisted us with the room layout, open-bar arrangements, and room discounts for our guests. Her recommendations helped us use the space effectively and made the entire celebration run smoothly. We are very grateful to the entire team for helping us create such a beautiful and memorable 80th birthday celebration for our Nanay. We highly recommend this venue for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and other special occasions!

August 4th 2018 we had my Mom's Retirement Party.......The venue was very nice the food was…read moredelicious the decor was very elegant ,We had the entire Oak room and Maple room,I loved the staff all in all I would give it a 10 i would have given it a 20 they could not get the Projector to work for our picture slide but that didn't even matter, The coordinator Syssenden was very kind and planned everything so well, she had surgery and could not finish the planning so Cathy took over in her place and did an amazing job the day of the event Melissa the room decorator was very detailed and made the room look great!!! overall just a great Place the venue and Staff!!!!!!

If you visit, it's important to know that the mansion on the 40 acres had an owner that enslaved…read morepeople on his plantation. Now a nature sanctuary with trails, a play area, and lots of bird watching, Woodend Sanctuary acknowledges this so we all can grieve and vow to fight for equity for all today. If you go, there are two small free parking lots- one by the kids area and one by the mansion. It's open to the public for free. There's a nature-themed playground with two restrooms, trails, and areas to learn about nature.

Woodend was the perfect venue for our daughter's wedding reception. The combination of elegance and…read morenatural beauty created exactly the atmosphere the bride and groom envisioned. It's remarkable that such a peaceful, secluded setting exists inside the Beltway -- with no traffic noise and stunning scenery everywhere you look. The grounds photographed beautifully, and guests continually commented on how unique and special the venue felt. We especially appreciated how the layout allowed guests to enjoy both the lively celebration and quieter moments throughout the evening. The planning process was smooth and well organized. Beatriz, the rental manager, was responsive, professional, and wonderful to work with, and the venue's excellent online resources made planning especially easy. Everything about Woodend reflects thoughtful care and professionalism. While Woodend is certainly a premium venue, the experience absolutely justified it. We would recommend it without hesitation to any couple looking for an elegant wedding in a truly beautiful natural setting.

Lovely space! I had my graduation here for my CNA very clean and spacious. The greenery on the…read morewall/door and lights are very elegant great for photos.

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Where do I start? The venue itself was beautiful and clean, but the customer service was probably…read morethe worst I have ever experienced. I've coordinated close to 100 events, and this one was especially important because it was for a family member. From the moment I arrived, there was a clear lack of communication between the venue owners. The woman in charge was rude and unhelpful from the start. Not only was she unpleasant, but she also badmouthed the bride and groom, which was completely unprofessional. We had paid an extra $700 for an additional table, and when I asked about it, she threw a fit and accused us of trying to get things for free--despite it already being paid for. Throughout the night, she continued to be rude and uncooperative, so I chose to work directly with the wait staff, who were much more helpful. To make matters worse, the staff packed up all the leftover food and kept it for themselves without even offering it to us. Although we had the venue booked until 1:30 AM, she started trying to shut the event down by midnight. Our event was elegant, and the guests were respectful. The only issue was an angry venue manager who clearly didn't want to do her j

Beautiful place. Incredibly professional and accomodating staff. I will definitely be renting for…read morefuture events!

Dear reader, The…read moreMontgomery County Agricultural Fair is one of those glorious annual traditions where there is almost too much happening at once. The fairgrounds are massive, with tons of space, plenty of parking options, and an impressive amount to see and do. Despite the crowds, everything feels well organised, there is plenty of security, and the staff are consistently friendly and helpful. Come hungry because the food and drink options are seemingly endless. Then wander through the open-air barns filled with animals, catch the pig races, animal showings, illusion shows, or one of the many other performances happening throughout the day. The fair officially packs in livestock exhibits, racing pigs, magic, demonstrations, carnival attractions, and more, so boredom really has no place here. The demolition derby is always a personal highlight and wonderfully chaotic in the most wholesome county-fair way possible. This year's fair even featured monster trucks and rodeo events alongside the derby. Considering how much entertainment is packed into one admission, it is well worth the ticket price. There is a reason this place draws enormous crowds every year. A proper summer institution and an easy recommendation.

My family has been coming to the Fair in August for many years. It's a very enjoyable experience,…read morewith varied activities, sights, sounds , smells (lots of smells in the animal section) and foods to try. And the pig races! Have always had good experiences interacting with the carny and local volunteers. Some highlights are the cheese sandwiches (annual tradition), dairy barn hosted by the Lion's club, visiting the animals, the photography displays and just walking around. I bought some Maryland honey yesterday - who knew I needed local honey? The inside vendor area (Chilly building I think it's called) has seen better days. Every year, there's fewer and fewer vendors. Prices for entry (about $20) and parking ($20) can be steep for a family, but there are discounts (free Senior day in the middle of the week, for example, and a kids discount day). The regular local Montgomery County bus service lets you off just a couple of blocks away and there is free Fair bus service from Montgomery college - you can park at the college for free and take the free bus right to the fair. It's a nice way to spend the day, reflect on agriculture, enjoy seeing families and couples of all ages and diversity, and eating food that's often very delicious, but also very bad for you!

My sister and I celebrated our birthday at Rocklands Farm Winery with a group of 20+ people, and it…read morecould not have been a better experience. We reserved a private space with a private tasting, which made the day feel extra special and perfect for a large group. For many of our guests, it was their first time visiting this location, and everyone had such a great time. One of the co-founders, Greg, personally led our tasting and was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, welcoming, and checked on us throughout the afternoon to make sure everything was going smoothly. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. I also appreciated that some friends who don't drink were still able to enjoy themselves thanks to the non-alcoholic options. The property itself is beautiful with scenic views, plenty of space to relax, and such a peaceful atmosphere. We had amazing weather the day we visited, which made it even more memorable. If you are looking for a great place for a birthday, celebration, group outing, or just a relaxing day with friends, I highly recommend! We will definitely be back.

I had an awesome first experience at Rocklands…read more I joined a group of 15-20 on the first really nice Saturday of the spring season; it was fairly crowded but we got there right at opening to secure a large section of shaded picnic tables. There was PLENTY of seating still - lots of large and small tables scattered throughout the property. They also have seating inside the winery at a small bar. The wine itself was really nice; we had several bottles of the rose at the table. It was light, crisp, and easy to sip in the nice weather. I was impressed that they also had 2 non alcoholic wines; the non drinkers in our group were happy to have some options made just for them (which were delicious also). There is a third party pizza business that had food offerings; we had many different types of their pizza which were all good. Very smart to have a food option for folks to enjoy while we sip our wine. Overall, the property is wonderfully maintained and the wines meet all expectations. I'd recommend giving this spot a try if you're looking for a nice winery north of the beltway!

Golden Circle Tickets to The MGM Slam Presented by Capital One + Stay at ARIA Hotel & Casino,…read moreAutograph Collection I won this auction in February 2026. My wife loves playing tennis and I love watching it. This was the perfect event for us both. After winning the auction you are contacted by representatives from the FIMI Group who manage most of the events that Marriott's sponsor. These people are amazing and I have know a few over the years. Thanks for all your help Eylim and Michelle. Excellent communication throughout my event. So the first part was our room at the Aria hotel and casino. We arrived on a Saturday. We got a Deluxe King room. It was on the 38th floor and had a view of the Vdara and the Valet area of our hotel. It was a nice room. Very clean and spacious. On Sunday we had the Tennis Clinic with Reilly Opelka. My wife and I would be able to hit with Opelka for 20 minutes. We arrived at the T-Mobile Arena and checked in with the staff. They were so nice there. My wife and I were lead into the Arena and wow it was massive and such a difference when you are down at the floor going in to play. We meet another staff member and she said that they were giving us custom sweatshirts. They had iron-ons to put on the sweatshirts. Our name was on it and we could pick out different stickers to attach to the shirt. They represented MGM Slam and Las Vegas. She made them while we were playing with the Pros. We met Opelka and to our surprise also Alexander Bublik. Now both would be hitting with us. I of course don't play tennis so I let my wife take the entire time to hit with them by herself. Truly a once in a lifetime event. It was magical. She plays doubles so they both played against her and one of their coaches. So much fun. After the match we came back and attended the MGM Slam. We had Golden Circle Tickets which were right behind the players. The best seats. After each match the players literally sat in front of us on a couch. We were hoping Opelka was going to win , then Eva could say she played the winner, but Fonseca won. Oh well , the best time ever. We loved this Moments.